Motorcycle: kickstand/center standRecall 18V-580 · 2018 Kawasaki Ninja
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. recall 18V-580 covers 390 2018 Kawasaki Ninja for a motorcycle: kickstand/center stand problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V580000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
The risk
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 11, 2017 to April 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.